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apparatus
(redirected from Juxtaglomerular apparatus)

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apparatus
1. a collection of instruments, machines, tools, parts, or other equipment used for a particular purpose
2. a machine having a specific function
3. Anatomy any group of organs having a specific function

apparatus [‚ap·ə′rad·əs]
(science and technology)
A compound instrument designed to carry out a specific function.


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In humans, infusion PTH increased plasma renin activity without a change in serum ionized calcium, which suggested a direct effect of PTH on the juxtaglomerular apparatus.
 
 
 
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